Colgate-Palmolive reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(2,485 total reviews)
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Noel Wallace

86% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Colgate-Palmolive has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,485 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Colgate-Palmolive employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews
3.0
Jun 12, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

The reputation is great and its a wonderful resume builder. You couldn't ask for better training. The skill development is outstanding. There are opportunity to build your skills in many ways.

Cons

Its very political, it is best if you kiss up to get ahead. Some of the people leading the organization need to retire. They have done the same things for a very long time. Not really an organization that embraces diversity although they pander to the minority community.

2.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Many employees were talented, hardworking, creative, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about the brands, the work, and each other. The company also offered solid corporate benefits, including parental leave, and the opportunity to work on established skincare brands.

Cons

CP Skin Health recently went through a major round of layoffs that impacted around 40 employees, including many long-tenured team members with deep brand knowledge, institutional expertise, and years of experience. This was not a minor restructuring — it was a significant blow to the company and to the teams that helped build and support the brands. There was no transparency leading up to the layoffs, and employees were given no real indication that changes of this scale were coming. Over half of the core team members were let go abruptly, leaving many employees questioning the company’s direction, leadership’s decision-making, and whether the value of internal talent is truly recognized. The lack of clear communication made the process feel confusing and unsettling. Company-wide communication after the layoffs felt overly corporate and vague. Leadership referenced broader long-term plans and strategic initiatives, but did not provide clear, practical answers about what the restructuring means for employees, teams, workload, or the future of the brands. Morale is very low, especially with the current office environment and ongoing uncertainty. There is a noticeable disconnect between leadership decisions and how employees are actually feeling day to day. Losing so many experienced people at once has affected trust, stability, and confidence in the future of the company. I would caution anyone considering a role here to ask detailed questions about job security, leadership transparency, team structure, workload expectations, office culture, and how recent restructuring has affected the company. Proceed with caution.

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